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How to pronounce tax
Say it like this: /ˈtæks/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does tax mean?
nounMoney or goods collected by a government (or an entity to whom the government has delegated this power, e.g. in tax farming) to fund itself and its services, for example by levying a charge on income,
A charge (of money, food, labor, etc) collected by a person, organization, etc; something required (exacted) from someone who is (really or notionally) under the control of the taxer, such as a contri
“Flie far from hence All private taxes, immodest phrases, What e'r may but shew like vicious.”
A burdensome demand
“a heavy tax on time or health”
verbTo impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).
“Some think to tax the wealthy is the fairest.”
To impose and collect a tax on (something).
“Some think to tax wealth is destructive of a private sector.”
To make excessive demands on.
“Do not tax my patience.”
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